How Many Syllables In Mali?
2syllables
Mali has 2 syllables, ma-li. It is a disyllabic word.
mali
/ˈmɑː.li/ UK /ˈmɑː.li/ US
Stress
The main stress falls on the first syllable, ma.
Syllable Structure
CV/CV
Division By Sound
/mɑː.li/
Division By Letters
ma-li
A spelling guide that follows the sound division.
Tree Diagram Of Mali
S syllable, O onset, R rime, P peak, C coda, Ø no coda.
Parts Of Each Syllable
| Syllable | Onset | Peak | Coda | Pattern | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 primary stress | m | ɑː | – | CV | open |
| 2 | l | i | – | CV | open |
Why Mali Divides Here
- Between syllables 1 and 2, /l/ goes to the right, following the Maximal Onsets Principle.
Questions Students Ask
How many syllables are in Mali?
Mali has 2 syllables, ma-li. In British English it is transcribed /ˈmɑː.li/.
Which syllable is stressed in Mali?
The first syllable, ma, carries the main stress.
What is the syllable structure of Mali?
Mali has the structure CV/CV, where C is a consonant sound and V is a vowel sound.
How do you divide Mali into syllables?
By sound, mɑː.li. By letters, as a spelling guide, ma-li.